[Night Songs] Classic masterpieces themed around the night. J-POP you’ll want to listen to at nighttime.

The unique atmosphere of nighttime—something you don’t get in the morning or afternoon—somehow evokes a touch of wistfulness and loneliness, doesn’t it?

In this article, we’ll introduce classic and popular songs themed around “night,” perfect for those hours.

We’ve gathered tracks ideal for quiet nights, such as “songs you want to listen to alone at night” and “songs that evoke beautiful nighttime scenery.”

If you’re looking for music that matches night views for an evening walk, drive, or run, be sure to check these out.

From ballads that suit a relaxed night to dance tunes that make you want to move, we’ve got you covered—there’s sure to be a track you’ll want to play.

Playlist

[Night Songs] Classic masterpieces themed around the night. J-POP you’ll want to listen to at nighttime.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Like this tonightaimyon		Taking a walk through the city at night when everything has quieted down, …
2	Chronostasiskinoko teikoku		Moody songs to listen to at night
3	Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End		A beautiful piece that evokes the end of summer
4	Agate Caressed by NightAyase		A poignant song that portrays a farewell before the last train
5	The Brink of NightRADWIMPS		A heartwarming song that comforts loneliness eight years after the earthquake
6	tropical nightSugawara Kei		Kei Sugawara, a social media sensation, sings of troubled nights.
7	Dinner Songtuki.		A love song about thinking of someone you cherish
8	VenusTele		A fiery rock number that sings of love in the night
9	osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)natori		Natori’s Night and the Tale of Osmanthus
10	Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK		The moving night theme song by ONE OK ROCK
11	Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu		Flower Company's classic song “Midnight Highway”
12	humorKing Gnu		I’ll gently wrap up the loneliness and anxiety you feel at night…
13	NIGHT DANCERimase		A heartrending love song set in the nighttime streets by imase
14	Blueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s heartbreak song, with deep lyrics
15	Song of the Night WalkersCreepy Nuts		A Creepy Nuts song dedicated to night owls
16	YOKAZEHentai Shinshi Kurabu		A musical work that portrays the poignancy of the night breeze
17	Night of Ephemeranqrse		nqrse’s song “Utakata no Yoru” gently embraces the loneliness of the night
18	Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai		A beautiful piece about farewell and loss on a long autumn night
19	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		YOASOBI, a hit song born from a novel
20	starfishELLEGARDEN		A heartwarming song filled with wishes to a starfish
21	Climax NightYogee New Waves		Sophisticated music that colors the city nights
22	Midnight NightingaleTakeuchi Mariya		A heartwarming song resonating in the silence of the night
23	Midnight TrendySnow Man		Midnight drive, a retro urban melody
24	4:00A.M.Ohnuki Taeko		The stillness before dawn, Taeko Ohnuki’s singing voice
25	Friday ChinatownYasuha		A city pop classic, Night’s Brilliance
26	At daybreakkinoko teikoku		A heart-stirring song that sings of hope at dawn
27	Midnight PretendersAran Tomoko		City pop masterpiece, enchanting music of the night
28	Dragon NightSEKAI NO OWARI		A bright song that colors the night with a dragon knight
29	Night of the Sixth-Magnitude StarAimer		Aimer’s masterpiece “Rokutōsei no Yoru,” a quiet radiance
30	Stop this nightJUJU		JUJU’s poignant drama theme song sings of the pain of love.
31	Sleepless Nightyama		yama’s theme song for “Night Doctor” is moving
32	Can you sleep at night?flumpool		flumpool’s night song ‘Can You Sleep at Night?’
33	Ti AmoEXILE		A song that expresses the heartrending feelings of a woman troubled by an affair.
34	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		The appeal of SMAP’s classic song “Yozora no Mukō”
35	LONELY NIGHTStofubeats		Music that colors the night, a song that keeps you company in loneliness
36	It’s because I listened to Bach’s melody at night.Sakanakushon		An addictive nocturne of Bach’s melodies
37	Dancer in the NightSakanakushon		The Charm of Sakanaction’s “Yoru no Odoriko”
38	Night of 15Ozaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s masterpiece stirred the hearts of young people.
39	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		Theme song of the anime “Black Jack”
40	Friday Nightnatori		Natori’s popular nighttime BGM track on TikTok
41	A Night for OnePorunogurafiti		GTO’s theme song “Hitorino Yoru” is a fast-paced rock track.
42	Dance at Nightfurenzu		Enjoy the night with classic City Pop hits
43	A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s summer classic, a passionate theme song
44	NightmareSugiyama Kiyotaka		My heart is healed by Kiyotaka Sugiyama’s new song.
45	Midnight+alpha/arufakyun.		A soothing song that sings of the heartache of the night
46	August NightSilent Siren		The bittersweet, pop-infused night song of Silent Siren
47	Night grooveiri		A comfortable groovy track by iri that shines in the nighttime scenery
48	Pierrot of the NightAdo		An Ado song that expresses loneliness and anxiety
49	Make it through a lonely nightLucky Kilimanjaro		A band whose style is characterized by a city pop flavor...
50	TonightSCANDAL		SCANDAL “Tonight,” depicting the emotions of the night
51	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		Elekashi’s classic song “Like Tonight’s Moon” resonates deeply in my heart.
52	tropical nightTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The pivotal single “Nettaiya” changed the band
53	tropical nightSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s “Nettaiya,” a love song that echoes on summer nights
54	My beloved, good night…B’z		Ballads have unexpectedly become popular in dramas.
55	Because it’s a cold night…TRF		TRF “Because It’s a Cold Night…”—a masterpiece by Tetsuya Komuro
56	As long as you’re on the Ferris wheel, illuminated by the night viewThe Mirraz		A famous song by The Mirraz that portrays the feelings of a clumsy boy
57	In the night sky where I can’t even dreamBEYOOOOONDS		"In the whole world, I love you the most," and th…
58	Knight Riderichou BOYZ		A moving masterpiece by Ging Nang Boyz
59	Don’t Fall Asleep feat. Ikuko Harada (clammbon)YONA YONA WEEKENDERS		The gentle music night after night is comforting.
60	The Night Before DepartureLOST IN TIME		A rock song that cheers you on and gives you courage for your departure
61	Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku		A wistful autumn song by Kinoko Teikoku
62	Night on the Planetkuriipuhaipe		Memories of CreepHyp by Sekai Kan Ozaki
63	the pulse sound of the starry nightnano.RIPE		A short, bittersweet song by nano.RIPE
64	Stars and music at nightHermann H.&The Pacemakers		A song of nostalgic music that snuggles up to the night
65	Beat of DawnFujifaburikku		Fujifabric “Moteki” Theme Song
66	A regrettable nighttayori		A tayori track that portrays the stillness of the night
67	Before sleepingOdaka Yōtarō (LUNKHEAD)		Yotarou Odaka's solo song, a soothing singing voice
68	lighthouseHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s new song “Lighthouse” is captivating for its profound lyrics.
69	Blow the night awayHata Motohiro		Night’s temptation, leaping into the world without sleep
70	Driving All NightDOUBLE		R&B songs perfect for a midnight drive
71	Saturday NightBLANKEY JET CITY		A fast-paced rock song by BJC from before their breakup
72	tropical nightRIP SLYME		RIP SLYME’s summer classic “Nettaiya” (Tropical Night)
73	You among the starsUru		Uru’s first original song popular on YouTube
74	Beautiful night skyJUN SKY WALKER(S)		JUN SKY WALKER’s debut single “Wonderful Night Sky”
75	Friday NightZAZEN BOYS		The song “Friday Night” by ZAZEN BOYS
76	Beyond the nighttsuru		A gentle nighttime rock number by Afro Band
77	Akatsuki-zukuyoHONEY WORKS		A song that portrays the poignancy of the night and of love.
78	Star-Silent Nightrokudenashi		Carrots and Aqu3ra’s Bittersweet Nocturne
79	2 a.m. and a highballnakigoto		A song that saves me on my late-night walk home from a part-time job
80	Slip through the nightKotobukikun		A song of determination to face the anxieties about the future
81	Nocturne Under the MoonMALICE MIZER		The Appeal of the Visual Kei Band MALICE MIZER
82	Stars of the short nightshallm		Shallm’s lyrical band sound
83	Wonderlandiri		Expressing the emotional journey from darkness to light through R&B
84	Until your night breaks (into dawn)Kasamura Tōta		Questioning a broken world, searching for a light of hope
85	AliensKirinji		Kirinji’s song “Alien” portrays a lonely love
86	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		A gem-like ballad portraying rain and parting
87	Night SwingShinsei Kamattechan		A sad gem by Shinsei Kamattechan that expresses loneliness and a sense of loss
88	RendezvousNissy(Nishijima Takahiro)		A love song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of lovers nestled together at night
89	Only on nights when I want to dieAina ji Endo		A warm song where a loved one’s smile supports the heart
90	Burning Friday NightLucky Kilimanjaro		Lucky Kilimanjaro’s nighttime track becomes a revival hit
91	I want to see you.iri		A popular song by iri that sings of poignant late-night emotions
92	Blues Until MorningKimyō Reitarō		Kimyō Reitarō's theme song that soothes the loneliness of midnight
93	ODD TAXIsukaato to PUNPEE		A lo-fi beat track depicting a city nightscape
94	A Gentle BallAimer		A fantastical song by Aimer sung at a nighttime ball
95	Midnight Door ~ Stay with MeMatsubara Miki		Miki Matsubara’s debut single is a big hit